United Arab Emirates (UAE) Anti-Corrosion Coating Market Overview, 2029

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Anti-Corrosion Coating Market Overview, 2029

The United Arab Emirates anticorrosion coatings market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing demand for corrosion protection in various industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, and marine. Corrosion is a major concern in this country due to the harsh environmental conditions, including high temperatures, humidity. The oil and gas industry is one of the major drivers of the anticorrosion coatings market in the UAE. The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on various industries worldwide, including the corrosion protection coatings market in the UAE. The pandemic led to disruptions in global supply chains, affecting the availability and transportation of raw materials used in manufacturing the product. The reduction in industrial activities had a direct impact on the demand for the product, as industries like oil and gas, construction, and manufacturing are major consumers of these coatings. However, the market appears to have rebounded in 2022 as production has resumed normally across all industries. The Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing standards and regulations for various products, including anti-corrosion coatings. ESMA's regulations focus on ensuring product safety, quality, and environmental sustainability. Key standards include UAE.S GSO 1991:2014, which aims to reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from coatings, and UAE.S GSO 316:2001, which ensures the performance and effectiveness of coatings. Additionally, the Dubai Municipality Green Building Regulations & Specifications mandate the use of environmentally friendly and sustainable materials in construction projects, encouraging the use of coatings with low VOC emissions and minimal environmental impact. These regulations collectively drive the market towards more sustainable and high-performance anti-corrosion coating solutions, aligning with the UAE's broader goals of environmental protection and sustainability.

According to the research report ""UAE Anti-Corrosion Coating Market Overview, 2029,"" published by Bonafide Research, the UAE anti-corrosion coating market is anticipated to grow at more than 6% CAGR from 2024 to 2029. The extreme climate of the UAE with high temperatures, strong sunshine, and high humidity, especially considering its proximity to the sea creates an aggressive environment that accelerates corrosion in metal structures. In addition, salt-laden air, as largely experienced in coastal areas, calls for increased risks of corrosion and it requires the incorporation of high-performance anti-corrosion coatings to protect infrastructure, machinery, and even vehicles. These environmental challenges raise the demand for strong coatings that can bear such harsh conditions and make the assets long-lasting and safe. Growth in industry, in particular the oil and gas, construction, and shipping industries, has accelerated the demand for corrosion protection in the UAE. The vast majority of industrial facilities, like pipelines, refineries, and manufacturing plants, are normally exposed to corrosive environments that can substantially affect their integrity. With the expansion in the industrial base, the UAE demands more anti-corrosion coatings to maintain operational efficiency and lower associated maintenance costs. It is innovative coating technologies that, moving ahead in time, characterize anti-corrosion coatings with improved performance and added sustainability. There is an increased demand for eco-friendly coating technologies, such as water-based and low-VOC formulations, due to lesser environmental impact. More advanced coatings with self-healing properties or improved durability are being brought out to meet the specific requirements of their respective industry, hence driving growth. As the infrastructure and industrial assets of the UAE continue to age, so does the associated maintenance and refurbishment. Anti-corrosion coatings will very much be part of extending life cycles of such assets and therefore become essential in preventive strategies as well as corrective maintenance. The need for the protection of assets means that high-performance coatings are always in demand.

The Construction and Infrastructure segment is expected to dominate the anti-corrosion coating market of the UAE, due to rapid urbanization in the country and huge ambitious infrastructure projects. Most of the world's class infrastructure, including skyscrapers, bridges, road, and airport infrastructure, has been developed by the UAE. Given that the environmental conditions in the region characterized by high temperatures, humidity, and salt-laden air are very harsh, it is very important to protect these structures against corrosion for their longevity and safety. Anti-corrosion coatings, which are about basically required in every building and infrastructure project, are necessary to prevent steel and concrete from deterioration. Growth in the Oil and Gas segment has been due to the fact that, of late, the UAE has turned out to be one of the leading participants in the global energy market. The oil and gas industries make enormous use of pipelines, storage tanks, offshore platforms, and refineries that undergo very corrosive environments. The biggest role in this sector is anti-corrosion coatings. These coating systems help prevent degradation of very valuable assets and assure safe and effective operations. Growing exploration and production activities, together with the need to support aging infrastructure, are driving demand for specialized coatings designed to operate under the extreme conditions found in oil and gas operations. The Industrial segment includes a variety of manufacturing and processing industries wherein facilities, machinery, and equipment are protected from corrosion to retain productivity and lower maintenance. The Marine segment includes shipbuilding, port infrastructure, and offshore structures, all needing heavy-duty anti-corrosion coatings against saltwater action. The Energy and Power segment deals with the protection of power generation industry assets from damage caused by corrosion, such as power plants and renewable energy installations. The Automotive segment makes use of anti-corrosion coatings in automobiles and auto parts to gain durability and strength against environmental exposure.

The Epoxy segment drives the anti-corrosion coating market of UAE due to excellent adhesion properties, durability, and resistance to hard environmental conditions. The epoxy coatings form a hard, skin-like protective coat that safeguards the metal structures from corrosion very effectively, even in the extreme climate of UAE with very high temperatures, high humidity, and saltwater exposure. These coatings find broad applications in critical infrastructure, oil and gas facilities, and industrial applications where long-term protection and reliability are paramount. Moreover, the versatility of use on different substrates and high resistance to chemicals add to their popularity, thereby crowning epoxy as the first choice among various industries in the UAE. The Polyurethane segment is expected to grow rapidly due to the admirable flexibility, UV resistance, and cosmetic finish it can provide. While epoxy is highly suitable for very aggressive applications, polyurethane coatings have extremely high abrasion and weather resistance, making them ideal for exterior uses that are directly and concentratedly under the sun or exposed to severe fluctuations in the weather. This growth is of particular relevance to the UAE, where the construction and infrastructure sectors ask for coatings that not only protect but also maintain visual appeals of structures. The Acrylic segment corresponds to coatings with fast drying and good color retention, along with very good UV resistance, which makes them applicable in situations that call for high environmental durability and cosmetic appearance. The Alkyd segment encompasses coatings of moderately good adhesion, durability, and other properties, which are only reasonably fair in demanding environments but cost-effective. For this reason, they find application in industrial maintenance and general protective applications where high-performance properties are not so critical. The Zinc segment includes coatings that offer very good corrosion resistance due to sacrificial protection. Zinc coatings are in vigorous demand from industries and marine applications where metal structures are continuously exposed to very aggressive environments.

The Solvent-based segment is leading the anti-corrosion coating market of UAE owing to various strong performance characteristics in such harsh environmental conditions. The performance of the solvent-borne coatings is characterized by good adhesion and durability, besides excellent resistance to a wide array of environmental factors, including high temperatures, humidity, and saline atmospheres. These make them very effective in providing protection from corrosion to infrastructure, oil and gas facilities, and industrial equipment. The fact that solvent-based coatings are versatile, able to be used in a wide range of substrates under different environmental conditions, makes them highly essential, more so in the diversified industrial context of UAE. On the other hand, the Water-based segment is showing fast growth, impelled by rising environmental concerns and associated regulations. Basically, water-based coatings are low in VOCs, thus relatively eco-friendlier than their corresponding solvent-borne coatings. In a bid to reduce the overall environmental impact and with increased emphasis on sustainability and eco-friendly practices in the UAE, industries have started to shift focus to water-based coatings. In addition, with continuous development in water-based technology, their performance has improved significantly and is now even comparable to that of the solvent-borne coatings in terms of durability and protection. The Powder coatings segment includes coatings that are applied as a free-flowing powder and then cured under heat. These coatings are known for excellent durability, chip resistance, scratch resistance, and corrosion and they often find application in uses where a tough, protective finish is required. Among the applications, powder coatings are still more in demand in the UAE for architectural elements, automotive parts, and industrial machinery.

Considered in this report
• Historic year: 2018
• Base year: 2023
• Estimated year: 2024
• Forecast year: 2029

Aspects covered in this report
• Anti-Corrosion Coating market Outlook with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By End Users
• Construction and Infrastructure
• Oil and Gas
• Industrial
• Marine
• Energy and Power
• Automotive
• Others (Including Aerospace, Defense, etc.)

By Type
• Epoxy
• Acrylic
• Alkyd
• Polyurethane
• Zinc
• Others (Including Fluoropolymer, Ceramic, etc.)

By Technology
• Solvent-based
• Water-based
• Powder coatings
• Others (UV-cured, etc.)

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary and secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list the companies that are present in it. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, annual reports of companies, and government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources, primary research was conducted by conducting telephone interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this; we have started making primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting them in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us, we can start verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations, and organizations related to the Anti-Corrosion Coating industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing and presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.